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Dottie Went Pumpkin Hunting. Teddy Had Some Concerns About the Whole Plan.

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Orange pumpkins of every size dot the tangled vines, and Dottie is strolling between the rows with Teddy trotting along on his leash. She glances down at him with a bright, amused grin, her silver hair pinned loosely back and her chunky cardigan hanging open over an olive tee. Teddy looks up toward the viewer with a sweet, slightly worried expression, his gold and white coat fluffed up and his little legs carrying him confidently down the dirt path. A wooden fence, a tipped blue bucket, and a few pots sit at the far end of the patch, giving it a homey, backyard garden feel.

Fall outings like a pumpkin patch visit can be lovely for small dogs, with lots of new smells and textures to explore. Keeping your dog on a leash is the safest choice, both to avoid trampling plants and to prevent nibbling on things that are best left alone. Plain cooked pumpkin is often fed to dogs in small amounts, but raw pumpkin stems, leaves, and vines can be tough to digest, and rotting or carved pumpkins can grow mold that may make a dog sick. Fall is also a busy season for ticks, and a long Shih Tzu coat can hide them well, so a thorough check after walking through vines and grass is a good idea. Ask your vet about tick prevention.

Dottie may be scouting for the perfect porch pumpkin, but Teddy seems happy just to be part of the adventure. Autumn suits them both.

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